Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony
2008年第29届北京奥运会开幕式
“One World One Dream”
Synopsis
The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 p.m. China Standard Time (UTC+8) on August 8, 2008, as 8 is considered to be a lucky number in Chinese culture. Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours and cost over $100 million USD to produce.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Original Title
- 2008年第29届北京奥运会开幕式
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 4h 0m
- Production Studios
- OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services, CCTV, IOC - International Olympic Commitee
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhang Yimou
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Zhang Yimou
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What is Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony about?
The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 p.m. China Standard Time (UTC+8) on August 8, 2008, as 8 is considered to be a lucky number in Chinese culture. Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours and cost over $100 million USD to produce.
Who directed Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony?
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony was directed by Zhang Yimou.
Who stars in Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony?
The principal cast of Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony includes Hu Jintao, Henry Kissinger, Barbara Bush, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush.
When was Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony released and how long is it?
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 4h 0m.